Explore topic-wise MCQs in Aircraft Design.

This section includes 11 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Aircraft Design knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

What is the grazing angle?

A. Smallest angle between pilot s line of vision and the cockpit windscreen
B. Same as over nose angle
C. Seat back angle
D. Seat reference angle
Answer» B. Same as over nose angle
2.

A typical a/c has approach speed of 100 knots. If approach angle is 10 then, estimate value of overnose angle.

A. 17
B. 25
C. 10
D. 40
Answer» B. 25
3.

Overnose vision angle will be same for all aircrafts.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
4.

Higher seat back angle (>60 ) will result in __________

A. improvement to withstand high- g loads
B. drag increment
C. outside vision improvement
D. maximum drag
Answer» B. drag increment
5.

Overnose angle is defined based on?

A. Pilot s eye point
B. Seat reference point
C. Seat length
D. CG of aircraft
Answer» B. Seat reference point
6.

Seat reference point is the point where?

A. Seat pan meets the back
B. Pilot head is located
C. Lift is concentrated
D. Weight is carried out in cockpit
Answer» B. Pilot head is located
7.

Determine approximate value of approach angle if, overnose angle is 20 and approach speed is 100knots.

A. 13
B. 5
C. 2
D. 3
Answer» B. 5
8.

Which range of pilot size are used to design a typical military aircraft?

A. Size from 5<sup>th</sup> to 95<sup>th</sup> percentile for male pilots
B. Size from 0<sup>th</sup> to 2<sup>nd</sup> percentile
C. Size of 3<sup>rd</sup> percentile always
D. Size doesn t concern of design
Answer» B. Size from 0<sup>th</sup> to 2<sup>nd</sup> percentile
9.

Over- side vision requirements prevent locating the cockpit directly above wings.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
10.

Why some slope is provided at the nose of an aircraft?

A. To provide unobstructed runway vision
B. To provide obstruction to vision
C. Only to increase lift
D. Only to reduce weight
Answer» B. To provide obstruction to vision
11.

Crew station design is affected by?

A. Vision requirements
B. Lift only
C. Weight effects only
D. Drag required only
Answer» B. Lift only